Empowering working people and our communities for a better life

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E tū waiata

E tū kahikatea
Hei whakapae ururoa
Awhi mai awhi atu
Tātou tātou e

Stand like the kahikatea tree
To brave the storms
Embrace and receive one another
We are one together

Recent news

Union calls on Air NZ to rebuild better

Posted on February 25, 2021 by - Aviation

Govt needs to progress transformation plans to save mill

Posted on February 24, 2021 by - Manufacturing and food

E tū welcomes vaccine arrival

Posted on February 12, 2021 by - Aviation, COVID-19, Public and Commercial Services

One step closer to Matariki holiday

Posted on February 4, 2021 by - General, Politics

Union welcomes border worker vaccine priority

Posted on February 3, 2021 by - COVID-19

Lifewise workers continue strike action despite lockout threat

Posted on January 22, 2021 by - Community Support

Our values

Integrity

  • honest
  • trustworthy
  • ethical

Manaakitanga

  • hospitality
  • welcoming
  • taking care of people
  • supportive
  • enabling

Aspirational

  • standing up courageously for a better deal
  • pro-active
  • forward looking

Respect

  • treating others as we wish to be treated
  • welcoming diversity
  • open to differences and ideas

Accountable

  • reliable
  • professional
  • competent
  • transparent
  • democratic